Senior Software Engineer

Actalent

Santa Barbara, CA

Full Time

Senior

145k-200k

23 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to take technical ownership of embedded software development for advanced undersea acoustics systems. This hands-on role includes leading architecture and design decisions, influencing technical direction across the engineering team, and delivering robust, production-ready software as an individual contributor. The engineer will help integrate our products into larger, complex systems by developing secure interfaces, supporting containerized deployments using Kubernetes, contributing to cybersecurity compliance, and enabling interoperability with external systems developed by other integrators. The candidate will shape software architecture decisions and serve as a key technical voice within the project team. This is a full-time onsite position based in Santa Barbara, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Lead architecture and design decisions for embedded software development.
Influence technical direction across the engineering team.
Deliver robust, production-ready software as an individual contributor.
Integrate products into larger, complex systems.
Develop secure interfaces and support containerized deployments using Kubernetes.
Contribute to cybersecurity compliance.
Enable interoperability with external systems developed by other integrators.
Shape software architecture decisions and serve as a key technical voice within the project team.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in C, C++ (preferably C++11 or later), and Python.
Deep understanding of embedded Linux, bare-metal firmware, and real-time systems.
Experience with embedded Linux build systems such as Yocto or Buildroot.
Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Kubernetes).
Understanding of software quality assurance, secure software development, and system-level integration.
Must hold TS clearance or have the ability to obtain one.

Nice to Have

Experience with automated security testing tools (e.g., SonarQube).

Qualifications

No specific formal educational qualifications specified in the description.

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Life insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave.
3% 401(k) company contribution (no match required).
Professional development and training opportunities.

Working at Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion.

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